New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, November 23, 1938
Add to My HeroesVictor C. Cooper
Patrolman Victor Cooper and Patrolman Clarence Clark were killed in an automobile crash near the intersection of Farmers Boulevard and 114th Avenue, St. Albans, Queens, while responding to a false alarm.
The vehicle struck a parked car after driving through a soft portion of roadway while en route to the call. Patrolman Cooper was riding a police car for the very first time after having been on foot patrol for the previous 11 years.
Patrolman Cooper had served with the NYPD for 11 years and was assigned to the 105th Precinct. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 16256
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 16 ReflectionsRest In Peace ,hero ! You are never forgotten !
I pray you watched over your family .
Po ohara
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November 23, 2021
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